USA to Italy Connection
How to Call Italy
From the USA
Connecting to Rome, Milan, or Naples from the States? Use the US exit code 011 followed by Italy's country code 39. Skip the expensive carrier rates and call directly from your browser.
Dialing Sequence
011+39...
4 Steps to Call Italy from the US
01
Dial 011
The exit code for the USA and Canada to dial internationally.
02
Dial 39
The country code for Italy.
03
Area Code
Dial the city code (e.g., 06). KEEP THE ZERO.
04
Phone Number
Dial the subscriber's phone number.
The "Leading Zero" Rule
Unlike calling the UK or France, when calling an Italian landline from the US, you MUST dial the zero in the area code.
Example for Rome: 011 39 06 12345678.
Popular City Codes
| City | Code | Example (from US) |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 06 | 011 39 06... |
| Milan | 02 | 011 39 02... |
| Naples | 081 | 011 39 081... |
| Florence | 055 | 011 39 055... |
| Venice | 041 | 011 39 041... |
Time Difference
Italy is usually 6 hours ahead of EST
Central European Time (CET)
New York (EST)12:00 PM
Rome (CET)6:00 PM
Los Angeles (PST)9:00 AM
*Best time to call: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST) / 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Italy)
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